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Parts 45
Time 6h 20m

Sumner West is the voice behind the world's number one true crime podcast, West Coast Killers. As the siren of the mic effortlessly delivers the script of another six-figure ad, a shout in the hallway breaks through her studio-grade noise-canceling headphones. A brooding LAPD detective throws open the door that seals her from the outside world, demanding an interview.

Detective Lucas Saba doesn't know much about the twenty-seven-year-old media maven seated behind the microphone. He's not aware of her controversial rise to internet stardom, of the deeply divided Reddit threads debating the murky past of amateur sleuthing's queen. What he does know is that two students were found dead on UCLA's campus, perfectly mirroring the murders of a 1997 double homicide featured on Sumner's podcast, Episode #142: Ruined Bruins.

As Lucas investigates the uncanny connections between recent unsolved murders on his desk and the transcript of Sumner's podcast, the cat-and-mouse game that launched her career-beginning with the unsolved murder of her best friend, Chloe-will cast doubt on the motives of everyone in her inner circle, including the reigning queen of true crime herself.

THE PODCAST is an ensemble murder mystery for fans of Lucy Foley's THE PARIS APARTMENT and listeners of Ashley Flowers' CRIME JUNKIE. With elements of dark whimsy resembling Hulu's ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, this story explores our morbid fascination with true crime through a cast of deliciously deceptive characters in the world of Los Angeles' influencer culture. 

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Levittown by siremay

"Pretty girls like you get lost in these woods all the time, Alexa." On the night of Sebastián's annual Beginning of Summer Bash, amiable and adventurous Melody Tryniski went missing. What might have appeared as a juvenile escapade - a casual incident in eerie Levittown, Utah - turned into a missing person's case. Nobody knows what happened, but what they do know is that Melody was last seen with best friend Alexa King and boyfriend Logan Price. After two months with no trace of her, she returns to Levittown unharmed, unresponsive, personifying the town itself: solemn, eerie, quiet. However, Melody's long-awaited return is cut short when she's found brutally murdered in the comfort of her room. Questions begin to arise and it seems everyone in Levittown believes someone from her group of friends committed the awful crime. With outside media taking an interest in a town that's best left alone and a terror-stricken town willing to accuse anyone of the murder, Alexa King must find the truth behind Melody's death. But the truth is not always simple, it can sometimes be dangerous - and, as the scandalous revelation comes to the surface, she realizes she's challenging something more sinister. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° [Featured on Wattpad's Mystery Page: Bright Young Minds] [Previously won Best of Mystery/Thriller hosted by Wattpad's Mystery page] [Won Best Mystery/Thriller in The 2018 Readers Choice Awards] © all rights reserved Abigail F. Boneta

"Crimson Echoes: Unraveling the Enigma of Serial Murders" by marie200013

In the heart-pounding pages of "Crimson Echoes: Unraveling the Veil of Serial Murders," readers are thrust into a world gripped by terror and suspense. The book follows the meticulous investigation of a seasoned detective, Emily Anderson, as she races against time to decipher the chilling enigma behind a series of gruesome murders that have left a city paralyzed with fear. Set against the backdrop of a city draped in shadows, each murder scene is more macabre than the last, leaving behind a haunting trail of crimson evidence. As Emily delves deeper into the twisted mind of the killer, she uncovers an intricate web of connections that defy explanation - each victim seemingly unrelated yet tied together by a sinister thread. As the body count rises, Emily finds herself entangled in a psychological chess game with the killer, a sadistic individual who leaves cryptic clues at every crime scene. With the city's trust in law enforcement wavering and the media intensifying the pressure, Emily must navigate the murky waters of obsession, deception, and desperation to catch a perpetrator who always seems one step ahead. As the investigation twists and turns, Emily's own past demons resurface, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. With her career, sanity, and even her life on the line, Emily races to decipher the crimson echoes that reverberate through the pages, desperate to bring an end to the reign of terror before the killer strikes again. "Crimson Echoes: Unraveling the Enigma of Serial Murders" is a riveting thriller that explores the darkest corners of human nature, the fragile line between good and evil, and the relentless pursuit of truth in the face of unspeakable horror. It's a tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, their minds racing to solve the puzzle before the final, shocking reveal.

The Honolulu Murder Files by KEJennings

-MYSTERY- I'm dead. Deceased. Definitely not breathing. Laying in my favorite striped bikini, the one that fit the absolute best, and showed off my gym body. But none of that matters now. Not when you're dead. I feel nothing too. Void of any kind of physical sensation. Have you ever wondered what death would be like? I can tell you my experience, what I know about it that is, so far. "Oh my God!! Do you see that??" "Someone call 911!!" "Why isn't anyone helping her??" "She is surely dead.." Murder mystery that is sure to ensnare. Can you figure out who the killer is among all the secrets? Modern day 'Clue'. *Rated Mature for brief language, sexual references and themes of death Copyright KE Jennings 2022, all rights reserved Cover art by Canva

In Your Custody by slumberingtales

"But you're scared." He finished, running his fingers down her neck and to her collar bone, following the chain of her necklace, making her shiver, "So responsive." He murmured to himself. "Yes." She whispered, lips parted, eyes locked with his. She felt dirty for letting him be so close to her and touch her in a way that seemed so foreign and inappropriate- Yet exhilarating... "Maybe scared isn't the right word." His deep baritone voice rumbled, his fingers setting her skin on fire as he reached the opening of her top, the only thing dividing them, "Maybe, confused? Intimidated? But you're not scared of me, right, pet?" "I- I don't know." She answered, her heart pounding against her ribcage, making her shake nervously. "You're scared of this-" his hand lifted back up to circle around her throat and he applied slight pressure, but nowhere near enough to hinder her ability to breathe, "or this." He bent down so she could feel his hot breath skim across her cheek making her face flush. His rough lips, ran across the base of her jaw until he reached her ear, "But you're not scared of me." ~•~•~ 19-year-old Vera Reed is out on her own for the first time, leaving small town Tabor, Iowa for Lincoln, Nebraska to attend college at UNL in her old red Subaru. One night she is pulled over for a burnt-out headlight by 28-year-old slight alcoholic officer Axel Davis. Infatuated by her innocence and complete confusion of the outside world, something in him says to help her. Unfortunately, the life of an LPD officer isn't perfect and is full of danger. Danger he won't be able to hide her from forever. Danger she might be the center of. Dominant and toxic male lead and submissive female lead. Warning: sexual content, language, substance abuse Started~ 11/22/19 Finished~ 9/16/22 #1- Innocence #3- Badboy #1- murdermystery #2- obsession #2- police officer

Burnt Blood: The Werewolf Within by Demon_Wolf_Detective

His best friend is shot dead, and the world thinks Metropolitan Police Officer George Reynolds did it. They were in the one place that should've been safe, their police station. At least it was until aspiring detective George Reynolds came lucid from another blackout. Blood pools tantalisingly across the floor and there's two bullet holes in the wall. His best friend, officer Chris Wells is dead and George finds himself with the body and no memory of how. Only a tape recorder and a locker key for a clue. It's a dangerous game, from a lifetime of planning, rigged to make George look guilty and force him to remember what he really is and what he went through as a child. A pure born werewolf. Kidnapped from his real family to be experimented on. George gets dangled on strings by the killer puppet master and taken on a haunting journey never to be forgotten again. Made to relive the past trauma of a tragic fire that took the lives of the family that tortured him. Bodies continue to fall, all framed to fit the murderous narrative of an elaborate plot for revenge. When he finally remembers, when he's finally broken, another unique side to George wakes. So does a dark new world from the shadows. George learns the painful truth, and none of it is good. Nobody saw the real killer coming or expected that it could be someone they trusted. It will take everything George has to save his friends, new and old. Nobody will be the same. Nor will their view of the world. Its rife with the supernatural. **** Cover made on Canva Pro. [[word count: 114,000 words]] Warning Contains Murder, blood, demons, satanic worship, down-to-earth werewolf/demon wolf, guns, dead bodies, and talk of foster care may trigger. Ghosts. Tormenting nightmares.

The Butcher of Pepper Hill [An Interactive Story] by MinaParkes

Take on the role of intrepid journalist Kendall Moore in this interactive story! It will be the fight of your life... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You're Kendall Moore, a talented journalist with a slate of successful runs in the Danville Daily. Most recently, you've been covering the sensational story currently gripping the countryside: a murderer is on the prowl stalking young men and women all around Danville, and it feels like anyone could be his next victim. You've been working around the clock on a splashy, full-page feature on the most recent case, the brutal slaying of 21-year-old Mathilda Haynes. But your editor throws a wrench in your plans when he requests your help: your flaky coworker hasn't followed through on a piece for a much-loved weekly column on local businesses. He wants you to write a boring little article on a bar in the neighboring town of Pepper Hill. If you take one for the team and write the article, you may get more than you bargained for... THE BUTCHER OF PEPPER HILL is an interactive, branching path story. In it, your decisions will shape the way the story unfolds. Keep your wits about you! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This story is rated MATURE for the following types of disturbing content: gory violence; murder; kidnapping; alcohol; drugs; swearing. Please start with the ***REQUIRED*** section for more information on the rating before you proceed.

Lies Left Unsaid by B_Ander

"The fact that I was murdered didn't come as a surprise; it was the fact that it hadn't happened sooner which shocked me." High school senior, Caitlyn Coates, has everything going for her; she's beautiful, brilliant and rich. With just a month until graduation, and her acceptance to Yale confirmed, she should be celebrating, but that's a little hard to do, seeing as how she's...dead. All that remains of Highland Park High's most popular student is her pinky finger, a clump of hair and a red silk thong. The disappearance of the wealthy teen girl with the bright future has sent shock waves through Highland Park, an upscale suburb of Chicago. It's up to hard-headed police force veteran, Detective Brandon, to unravel the truth. But in a town where everyone has a secret to keep and a motive for murder, solving Caitlyn's case will be filled with challenges, including a new rookie partner and the constant media attention due to the nation's obsession over all the morbid details surrounding Caitlyn's demise. Told from each character's point of view (including the deceased), the mystery surrounding Caitlyn Coates' murder may be just as mysterious as Caitlyn herself. It appears, in Highland Park, the truth is seldom what it seems. As Detective Brandon gets closer and closer to solving the case, he realizes that the most dangerous type of lie isn't the one that is told, but the one left unsaid.

Entangled Ménage (Ménage Series, Book 2 of 6) by SophiaMills9

Mature Audiences: Everything happens in 3's, a murder, a lost love, and a fantasy, many years in the making... But will she survive when all three of them join together? So many times I've dreamed of being masked and able to give in to my wants and desires. To become enchanted while in the shadows as I go forth within this sexual masquerade. To be enslaved by lust and exposed to men who will worship my body. I want this... I need this... But can I do this? Can I be brave? In this 2nd book of the series, Amy uncovers information that certain people wanted to be kept hidden. She's learning more about herself and her family as well. Under the cover of darkness, Amy heads to Rochester, seeking refuge with her long-time friend, Beth Goodwin. People are after her, she is being stalked and her best friend has no idea that Amy's in serious trouble. Beth is just looking forward to spending time with her friend and has a very special birthday surprise planned for Amy. Beth's older brother Jacob Goodwin, and his college roommate Caleb had all the ladies at Penn State wrapped around their fingers and knocking on their door. They are good friends, each has a past and neither one can be tamed. Ménage Series: MASKED, ENTANGLED, SHADOWED, MASQUERADE, ENSLAVED & EXPOSED *Mature Content* https://www.wattpad.com/story/270149437 Copyright © 2020 Sophia Mills

Grey Sweat Pant's Entanglement 7 by BlkQween

✅ COMPLETE Kalel has lost both parent's in New York City's World Trade Center. His mother worked in building two and his father worked in the World Financial Center. At seventeen he claimed both of their dead body's from the NYC morgue. With his 18th birthday three weeks away Kalel not only has a double funeral's to plan but he is in the middle of a custody battle with the city of New York to maintain custody of his ten year old sister Amanda. Once Kalel goes to court he is told he must get and maintain gainful employment. How and where can an eighteen year old work paying enough to care for himself, his sister and pay off the last five year's left on the mortgage for the family home willed to he and his sister? One day while jogging in the park a woman offer's him a job as a janitor. When Kalel show's up for the position is he there for his cleaning skill, or his pipe game and what's in his Grey Sweat pant's? Will Kalel get caught in a racy life of sex, lies and deceit? Will he do what it takes to get his sister back? Grey sweat pant's is a story of a desperate boy who is quickly ushered into the world of being a grown ass man shaking what his mama gave him in those GRAY SWEAT PANT'S Grab ya glass this entanglement is guaranteed to take you on a sexy thriller ride! Also check out by Blk Qween https://www.wattpad.com/story/278623753?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create&wp_uname=BlkQween&wp_originator=TM0iTT16y1VgsrSevbxFemqHaGUY0ft13YV4Msu%2FXU0qEtSGVDPRhdVsQV60bTwXwatYuXpxqoO7lEQ8eMlBpSxn10A2u9GzKcwJZq5tUb2IMKDPw4EMvoRrLBTeXYIU

I R E N E by Onyemaobi

A GATEAU ORIGINAL I R E N E **** when an emotionally unstable human finds himself tumultuously falling in love, with her, the owner of the voice in his head. **** A voice in your head can mean a lot of things- -it could be your conscience, a divine interaction, or it could be the lingering whispers of someone you lost. A memory that comes attached with grief. A voice in your head could come rigid or softly and it could sometimes mean a step closer to insanity. Madness. × Inspired by an episode of the remake of the twilight zone, this fictionalized mystery dives deep into the mind of Zach Dempsey- -an emotional unstable teenager on his journey through a life he didn't think he deserved to live. Until he met, he heard her voice. Another voice in his head that somehow managed to capture his immediate attention- -a voice that he was so convinced belonged to an Irene, a supposed mexican on the other side of the world. Refusing to give up on his quest to find out the truth behind the voices and the sinuous connection between whom he would only soon begin to fall in love with- Follow Zach as he discovers a side of him that could only scare the people around him but along the way comes a compromise, -an endangering secret that could test how far he's willing to go, and at what expense of his mental health. **** From those that brought you the critically acclaimed murder mystery, Vamp and the controversial teenage drama, Elle- -comes this all in one book that manages to shed some light on the most important topics evolving around one's fragile mental health and grief in all it's stages- dealing with the sensitive topics that threatens the society these present days- -and finally questioning how far we could go to feel something, something often as rare as, love. Irene, coming exclusively to wattpad soon. × COVER BY ONYEMAOBI WRITTEN BY ONYEMAOBI ~ ©ONYEMAOBI2020

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Levittown

"Pretty girls like you get lost in these woods all the time, Alexa." On the night of Sebastián's annual Beginning of Summer Bash, amiable and adventurous Melody Tryniski went missing. What might have appeared as a juvenile escapade - a casual incident in eerie Levittown, Utah - turned into a missing person's case. Nobody knows what happened, but what they do know is that Melody was last seen with best friend Alexa King and boyfriend Logan Price. After two months with no trace of her, she returns to Levittown unharmed, unresponsive, personifying the town itself: solemn, eerie, quiet. However, Melody's long-awaited return is cut short when she's found brutally murdered in the comfort of her room. Questions begin to arise and it seems everyone in Levittown believes someone from her group of friends committed the awful crime. With outside media taking an interest in a town that's best left alone and a terror-stricken town willing to accuse anyone of the murder, Alexa King must find the truth behind Melody's death. But the truth is not always simple, it can sometimes be dangerous - and, as the scandalous revelation comes to the surface, she realizes she's challenging something more sinister. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° [Featured on Wattpad's Mystery Page: Bright Young Minds] [Previously won Best of Mystery/Thriller hosted by Wattpad's Mystery page] [Won Best Mystery/Thriller in The 2018 Readers Choice Awards] © all rights reserved Abigail F. Boneta